"I'm again cautiously optimistic, but at that moment I was disappointed in a system that we were assured was going to work," said Gonzalez, referring to his reaction in March.
"I think that what the Trump administration is trying to say is that Democrats are ballot-harvesting, and that's not what we're doing," Gonzalez said. "We're trying to encourage folks to turn in their ballot."
“We’re encouraging all voters to vote early, return those ballots as early as possible. Please do not delay,” LACDP Chairman Mark Gonzalez said.
"Gonzalez notes that during the coronavirus pandemic, the party has gone completely virtual in its critical Get Out The Vote (GOTV) effort before Election Day, Nov. 3. 'California has a huge volunteer base of people who are calling the 17 battleground states,' he says, with coalition phone banking focused on Arizona and Nevada."
"Mark Gonzalez, chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, will be Biden's state director, the campaign said."
August 27, 2020
LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez blasts Torrance City Council's recent vote to ban ballot drop boxes ahead of November Election
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to Torrance City Council's recent meeting where they voted to ban ballot drop boxes around Torrance in the upcoming election, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J Gonzalez released the following statement:
“At a time when Donald Trump and Republicans are doing everything they can to suppress the vote and confuse Americans, it seems that Republicans in Torrance have signed onto this dangerous agenda. Their vote this week to ban drop boxes around their city adds just another hurdle for voters to exercise their right to vote. The excuses of “aesthetics,” “overcharging” and “vandalism” for the reason for their vote are just that - excuses - not rooted in reality. Secretary Padilla and the LA County Registrar have worked to ensure that our voting centers, drop boxes, and mobile voting sites for this upcoming election are safe, and secure. Shame on Republicans in Torrance for continuing the dangerous rhetoric of this president when they should be ensuring that Torrence voters are confident that their vote will be counted. LA Democrats are calling on Torrance to reverse this decision and work with the Registrar to ensure that all options are available to voters.”
August 20, 2020
LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Vice President Joe Biden officially accepting the nomination as the Democratic Nominee for President
Vice President Joe Biden officially accepting the nomination as the Democratic Nominee for President
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to Vice President Joe Biden accepting the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement:
“For 47 years, Vice President Joe Biden has made America his extended family. He has put Americans first, fighting on behalf of working families, women, labor, our LGBTQI+ community and those fighting on the frontlines here and around the world. From the necessary economic recovery due to this pandemic, to ensuring a path forward reimagining public safety, Joe Biden has proven he is the right leader we need in these difficult times. Los Angeles Democrats are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder and make good trouble with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to build back America”
“For 47 years, Vice President Joe Biden has made America his extended family. He has put Americans first, fighting on behalf of working families, women, labor, our LGBTQI+ community and those fighting on the frontlines here and around the world. From the necessary economic recovery due to this pandemic, to ensuring a path forward reimagining public safety, Joe Biden has proven he is the right leader we need in these difficult times. Los Angeles Democrats are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder and make good trouble with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to build back America”
August 19, 2020
LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Senator Kamala Harris officially being nominated as the Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Senator Kamala Harris officially being nominated as the Democratic Nominee for Vice President
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to Senator Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice-President of the United States, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement:
“Tonight, history was once again made with our Senator, Kamala Harris, accepting the Democratic nomination for Vice President. Senator Harris’ story, from her immigrant parents, her historically black education, and her passion to work toward justice on behalf of her fellow citizens is the story of America - a story that is actually what’s great about our nation. Los Angeles Democrats are so proud of our fellow Angeleno, and looking forward to making sure she makes history again as our first Black and Asian-American woman to hold the second highest office in America”
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August 12, 2020
LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Senator Kamala Harris being named the Democratic Nominee for Vice President
Senator Kamala Harris being named the Democratic Nominee for Vice President
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to Vice President Biden selecting Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement:
“From Shirley Chisholm, to Carol Moseley Braun, to Hillary Clinton, Democratic women have been our party’s backbone. I’m thrilled that our US Senator, Kamala Harris, has been selected as our party’s nominee for Vice-President along side Joe Biden. The daughter of immigrants, Senator Harris’ long, distinguished career not only as a public servant fighting for justice, but her continuous fight for working families all across our country is exactly what our nation needs in this crucial time. Senator Harris is a member of the Los Angeles County Central Committee, and we could not be more proud and excited for her. We’re 84 days away from this election, and Los Angeles County Democrats are fired up and ready to do everything we can to make sure Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are elected this November.”
July 27, 2020
LACDP Chair Mark J Gonzalez responds to
Sheriff Villanueva's recent attacks on Supervisor Solis
Sheriff Villanueva's recent attacks on Supervisor Solis
LOS ANGELES, CA -- In response to recent comments made by Sheriff Villanueva, Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair Mark J. Gonzalez released the following statement:
“LA County residents are well aware of the fraught relationship between the LA County Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff, and enough is enough. Comments made by Sheriff Villanueva during a recent broadcast towards Supervisor Hilda Solis were highly inappropriate, especially during a time where our leaders are expected to remain focused on the task at hand of keeping Angelenos safe. I strongly urge Sheriff Villanueva to consider his statements and actions made that could deviate from that task or be misinterpreted. We’ve got a lot of work to to together, and Angelenos do not deserve this distraction"
Biden criticized President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak on Saturday evening, calling for “leadership that brings everyone to the table, to rebuild an economy that works for working families, creates millions of good-paying jobs for the future” and “leadership that delivers on the founding principles and ensure that all men are not only equal at their creation but treated equally throughout their lives.”
